Patrick Becker - Unique Joker - Freelance support as sparring partner, implementer and enabler

Q: What languages does Patrick speak?

Patrick speaks the following languages: German (Native), French (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Patrick have?

Patrick has at least 34 years of experience. During this time, Patrick has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 8 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 1 month . Note that Patrick may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Patrick's latest experience?

Patrick's most recent position is Freelance support as sparring partner, implementer and enabler at Diverse .

Q: What companies has Patrick worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Patrick has worked for Diverse .

Q: Which industries is Patrick most experienced in?

Patrick is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Food and Beverage , and Retail . Patrick also has some experience in Information Technology , Advertising , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas is Patrick most experienced in?

Patrick is most experienced in business areas like Sales , Marketing , and Human Resources . Patrick also has some experience in Project Management , Strategy , and Operations .

Q: Which industries has Patrick worked in recently?

Patrick has recently worked in industries like Food and Beverage , Information Technology , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Patrick worked in recently?

Patrick has recently worked in business areas like Marketing , Project Management , and Sales .

Q: What is Patrick's education?

Patrick attended ESB / CESEM for Business Administration .

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Experience

Jul 2020 - Present

6 years

Freelance support as sparring partner, implementer and enabler

Diverse

Engagements in sales, marketing, project management and communication in the industries of digital recruiting, IT (MS Bus. Central), language services, wine & spirits

Nov 2015 - Jun 2020

4 years 8 months

Assistant to management

Daum GmbH

Internal interface between management and individual business areas. External interface with customers, suppliers, labor market stakeholders and business partners. Deputy to the commercial manager.
Focus areas: ensuring company growth from 20 to 60 employees; among others through the successful implementation of special projects, steering sales and marketing activities and personnel and quality management.

Mar 2009 - Oct 2015

6 years 8 months

Independent consultant / freelance support

Diverse

Operational support, customer service, acquisition and marketing; among others for Deutsche Luftfahrt AG, Tiger Team s.r.o. (textile promotional products), Profilwerkstatt (content marketing), Deutsche Gesellschaft für Qualität (consulting and training), ACCAS Group (IT services), SAR France (food and beverage) and Daum GmbH (textile finishing).
Main tasks: sparring partner at managing director level for strategic direction and recommendation of actions to support growth. Personnel planning and acquisition. Active outreach and reactivation of former clients, as well as follow-up on created offers. Reactivation rate between 10% and 20%. Increase of quote-to-order ratio by approx. 25% and long-term client retention.

Nov 2007 - Feb 2009

1 year 4 months

Head of International Sales

Promodoro Fashion GmbH

International brand building.
Analysis, maintenance and expansion of the existing customer base.
Identification and development of new sales markets.
Management of 3 employees.

Jan 2007 - Oct 2007

10 months

Independent consultant / freelance support

Diverse

Setup of the German sales branch for the French brand Sol’s and operational customer support and development for Pro Out Textil- und Werbemittel Vertriebs GmbH.

Jan 2001 - Dec 2006

6 years

Owner's right hand - Sales Manager and International Sales Director

Falk & Ross Group Europe GmbH

Maintenance and expansion of the existing customer base, personnel planning, recruitment and training, operational support of existing overseas offices, establishment and development of new partners, training of staff at home and abroad, identification and opening of new sales markets. Optimization of process flows from order reception to shipping. Part of the extended management team.
Presentation of the one-stop-shop concept in three languages.
Creation and training of a key account team specializing in solution-oriented service.
Operational assurance of the group's development.
Co-development and launch of a webshop.

Jul 1999 - Dec 2000

1 year 6 months

Area Sales Manager Germany

The Cotton Group SA

Distribution of textile promotional products.
Support, development, and acquisition of distributors.
Sales management.
Product training.

Sep 1996 - Jun 1999

2 years 10 months

Head of Sales / Marketing

HSI Schreibgeräte GmbH

Support, development, and acquisition of customers in the promotional products retail and wholesale sectors.
Trade show organization.
Procurement.

Aug 1993 - Aug 1996

3 years 1 month

Freelance Sales Agent

Diverse

Activities in the consumer electronics and food & beverage industries.

Jan 1993 - Jul 1993

7 months

Specialist Buyer - Commercial Goods / Plant-specific Purchasing

Telenorma GmbH

In-house training for newly introduced software.

Sep 1992 - Dec 1992

4 months

Buyer / Interim Managing Director in the food and gourmet products sector

Feinkost Becker

Purchasing and interim management in the food and gourmet products sector.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Professional Services, Food and Beverage, Retail, Information Technology, Advertising, and Manufacturing.

Professional Services

Food and Beverage

Retail

Information Technology

Advertising

Manufacturing

Business Area Experience

See which departments and functions this freelancer has contributed to most.

Experienced in Sales, Marketing, Human Resources, Project Management, Strategy, and Operations.

Sales

Marketing

Human Resources

Project Management

Strategy

Operations

Summary

Trilingual growth driver with persistence, empathetic listener. Generalist with quick grasp and focus on sales, marketing, HR and quality management. Loyal, charming, level-headed, empathetic, sporty and broadly interested.

Customer and employee satisfaction, appreciation
Understanding and showing connections
Effective communication at eye level
Perspective shifts, building bridges
Trust, respect and fairness

Taking on leadership tasks in different company setups - sparring partner at managing director level - full implementation of company goals and special projects - quick understanding - eye for the big picture, essentials and details.

Skills

Part-Time Work In Importing, Tasting And Selling French Wines.
Volunteer: Supporting Member Of The Darmstadt Junior Chamber - Board Member In A Sports Club
Other: User Skills In Ms Office, Miro, Trello, Discord

Languages

German

Native

French

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Elementary

Education

Oct 1988 - Jun 1992

ESB / CESEM

Diploma in Business Administration, bilingual · Business Administration · Reutlingen, Germany

Lycée Français de Francfort

Baccalauréat Série D / French Abitur · Frankfurt, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Assistant Sommelier DHA, WSET Level 3

WSET

DGQ European Assessor for the EFQM Model

Scrum Master by Exin

Certified ASF (Agile Scrum Foundation)

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 11

Experience in Professional Services 17.5 y

Avg length 3 y

Longest experience 6 y 7 m

Expertise

Recent roles Freelance support as sparring partner, implementer and enabler, Assistant to management, Independent consultant / freelance support

Main industries Professional Services, Food and Beverage, Retail

Main business areas Sales, Marketing, Human Resources

Qualifications

Certifications earned 4

Profile

Created

January 2026

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What languages does Patrick speak?

Patrick speaks the following languages: German (Native), French (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Patrick have?

Patrick has at least 34 years of experience. During this time, Patrick has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 1 month. Note that Patrick may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Patrick be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Patrick would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelance support as sparring partner, implementer and enabler, Assistant to management, Independent consultant / freelance support.

What is Patrick's latest experience?

Patrick's most recent position is Freelance support as sparring partner, implementer and enabler at Diverse.

What companies has Patrick worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Patrick has worked for Diverse.

Which industries is Patrick most experienced in?

Patrick is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Food and Beverage, and Retail. Patrick also has some experience in Information Technology, Advertising, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Patrick most experienced in?

Patrick is most experienced in business areas like Sales, Marketing, and Human Resources. Patrick also has some experience in Project Management, Strategy, and Operations.

Which industries has Patrick worked in recently?

Patrick has recently worked in industries like Food and Beverage, Information Technology, and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Patrick worked in recently?

Patrick has recently worked in business areas like Marketing, Project Management, and Sales.

What is Patrick's education?

Patrick attended ESB / CESEM for Business Administration.

Does Patrick have any certificates?

Patrick has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: Assistant Sommelier DHA, WSET Level 3, DGQ European Assessor for the EFQM Model, and Scrum Master by Exin.

What is the availability of Patrick?

Patrick is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Patrick?

Patrick's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.

How to hire Patrick?

To hire Patrick, click the Meet button on the profile to request a meeting and discuss your project needs.

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Freelance support as sparring partner, implementer and enabler

Diverse

Assistant to management

Daum GmbH

Independent consultant / freelance support

Diverse

Head of International Sales

Promodoro Fashion GmbH

Independent consultant / freelance support

Diverse

Owner's right hand - Sales Manager and International Sales Director

Falk & Ross Group Europe GmbH

Area Sales Manager Germany

The Cotton Group SA

Head of Sales / Marketing

HSI Schreibgeräte GmbH

Freelance Sales Agent

Diverse

Specialist Buyer - Commercial Goods / Plant-specific Purchasing

Telenorma GmbH

Buyer / Interim Managing Director in the food and gourmet products sector

Feinkost Becker

Industry Experience

Business Area Experience

Summary

Skills

Languages

Education

ESB / CESEM

Diploma in Business Administration, bilingual · Business Administration · Reutlingen, Germany

Lycée Français de Francfort

Baccalauréat Série D / French Abitur · Frankfurt, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Assistant Sommelier DHA, WSET Level 3

WSET

DGQ European Assessor for the EFQM Model

Scrum Master by Exin

Certified ASF (Agile Scrum Foundation)

Statistics

Experience

Expertise

Qualifications

Profile

Frequently asked questions

What languages does Patrick speak?

How many years of experience does Patrick have?

What roles would Patrick be best suited for?

What is Patrick's latest experience?

What companies has Patrick worked for in recent years?

Which industries is Patrick most experienced in?

Which business areas is Patrick most experienced in?

Which industries has Patrick worked in recently?

Which business areas has Patrick worked in recently?

What is Patrick's education?

Does Patrick have any certificates?

What is the availability of Patrick?

What is the rate of Patrick?

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